Motor skill development progresses through several stages from infancy to adolescence. Here are the primary stages:
Infancy (0-12 months): During this period, babies develop the ability to hold their head up, roll over, sit, crawl, and possibly start walking. Toddler (1-3 years): Toddlers refine their walking skills, begin to run, climb stairs, and develop hand-eye coordination for tasks like stacking blocks. Preschool (3-5 years): Children in this age group improve in activities such as jumping, hopping, and catching a ball. They also begin to master fine motor tasks like drawing and using scissors. School-age (6-12 years): Kids develop more complex motor skills, improving in sports, handwriting, and other activities that require both gross and fine motor skills. Adolescence (13-18 years): Adolescents achieve peak motor skills, allowing them to engage in more sophisticated physical activities and sports.
